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Papers

(The median citation count of Biofouling is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-06-01 to 2024-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Tracing the origins of extracellular DNA in bacterial biofilms: story of death and predation to community benefit	23
Effects of crosslink density in zwitterionic hydrogel coatings on their antifouling performance and susceptibility to silt uptake	23
Quorum quenching activity of pentacyclic triterpenoids leads to inhibition of biofilm formation by Acinetobacter baumannii	22
A bacterial polysaccharide biosynthesis-related gene inversely regulates larval settlement and metamorphosis of Mytilus coruscus	21
In vitro anti-biofilm efficacy of sanguinarine against carbapenem-resistant Serratia marcescens	19
In vitro and ex vivo biofilms of dermatophytes: a new panorama for the study of antifungal drugs	19
Plumbagin inhibits quorum sensing-regulated virulence and biofilms of Gram-negative bacteria:in vitroandin silicoinvestigations	18
Rhizobacterial biofilm and plant growth promoting trait enhancement by organic acids and sugars	18
Marine natural products as antifouling molecules – a mini-review (2014–2020)	18
Water eDNA metabarcoding is effective in detecting non-native species in marinas, but detection errors still hinder its use for passive monitoring	18
A sugarcane cystatin (CaneCPI-5) alters microcosm biofilm formation and reduces dental caries	17
The novel endolysin XZ.700 effectively treats MRSA biofilms in two biofilm models without showing toxicity on human bone cells in vitro	16
Anti-quorum sensing, antibiofilm, and antibacterial activities of extracts of Centella asiatica L. leaves, and in vitro derived leaves-calli through tissue culture: a potential for biofo	15
Streptococcus salivarius K12 inhibits Candida albicans aggregation, biofilm formation and dimorphism	15
From laboratory tests to field trials: a review of cathodic protection and microbially influenced corrosion	15
Synergistic antibacterial and anti-biofilm activity of nisin like bacteriocin with curcumin and cinnamaldehyde against ESBL and MBL producing clinical strains	15
Suppression of hyphal formation and virulence ofCandida albicansby natural and synthetic compounds	15
Inhibitory effect of norharmane on Serratia marcescens NJ01 quorum sensing-mediated virulence factors and biofilm formation	15
Facile deposition of biogenic silver nanoparticles on porous alumina discs, an efficient antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and antifouling strategy for functional contact surfaces	14
Biofilm formation under high shear stress increases resilience to chemical and mechanical challenges	14
Sea-trial verification of a novel system for monitoring biofouling and testing anti-fouling coatings in highly energetic environments targeted by the marine renewable energy industry	14
Coexistence of Candida albicans and Enterococcus faecalis increases biofilm virulence and periapical lesions in rats	14
Application of zinc oxide and sodium alginate for biofouling mitigation in a membrane bioreactor treating urban wastewater	14
Synergetic antimicrobial effect of chlorin e6 and hydrogen peroxide on multi-species biofilms	13
Characterization of planktonic and biofilm cells from two filamentous cyanobacteria using a shotgun proteomic approach	13

Molecules involved in motility regulation inEscherichia colicells: a review	13
Antimicrobial activity of Curcuma xanthorrhiza nanoemulsions on Streptococcus mutans biofilms	12
Isolation, characterization, and application of Salmonella paratyphi phage KM16 against Salmonella paratyphi biofilm	12
Oral prosthetic microbiology: aspects related to the oral microbiome, surface properties, and strategies for controlling biofilms	12
Mycobacterial biofilms as players in human infections: a review	12
Enterococcus faecalis inhibits Klebsiella pneumoniae growth in polymicrobial biofilms in a glucose-enriched medium	12
The application of bacteriophage to control Cronobacter sakazakii planktonic and biofilm growth in infant formula milk	12
Surface modifying amphiphilic additives and their effect on the fouling-release performance of siloxane-polyurethane coatings	12
Reduction of mussel metamorphosis by inactivation of the bacterial thioesterase gene via alteration of the fatty acid composition	11
Influence of infrastructure material composition and microtopography on marine biofilm growth and photobiology	11
Antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities of paeonol against Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterobacter cloacae	11
Exploring the anti-caries properties of baicalin against Streptococcus mutans: an in vitro study	11
Influence of saliva interaction on surface properties manufactured for rapid osseointegration in dental implants	11
Effect of different salivary glucose concentrations on dual-species biofilms of Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans	10
Addition of Trichocladium canadense to an anaerobic membrane bioreactor: evaluation of the microbial composition and reactor performance	10
Cell adhesion and twitching motility influence strong biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa	10
On the effect of biofouling on the minimum propulsion power of ships for safe navigation in realistic conditions	10
The effect of cleaning and repainting on the ship drag penalty	10
Underwater shear-based grooming of marine biofouling using a non-contact Bernoulli pad device	10
Antifouling performance of copper-containing fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3-D printing polymer filaments for marine applications	9
Anti-biofilm activity of dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride microcapsules against Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis and Staphylococcus aureus	9
Effects of Brazilian green propolis extract on planktonic cells and biofilms of multidrug-resistant strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa	9
Molecular docking, quorum quenching effect, antibiofilm activity and safety profile of silver-complexed sulfonamide on Pseudomonas aeruginosa	9
Benzyl isocyanate isolated from the leaves of Psidium guajava inhibits Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation	9
Effect of quorum sensing and quenching molecules on inter-kingdom biofilm formation by Penicillium expansum and bacteria	9
Effect of phosphate availability on biofilm formation in cooling towers	9
Synergistic effects of D-arginine, D-methionine and D-histidine against Porphyromonas gingivalis biofilms	8
Identification of novel adhesive proteins in pearl oyster by proteomic and bioinformatic analysis	8
Exploitation of the antifungal and antibiofilm activities of plumbagin against Cryptococcus neoformans	8
Characterization of the biofilm grown on 304L stainless steel in urban wastewaters: extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and bacterial consortia	8
Heteroleptic pincer palladium(II) complex coated orthopedic implants impede the AbaI/AbaR quorum sensing system and biofilm development by Acinetobacter baumannii	8
Essential oils from Artemisia species inhibit biofilm formation and the virulence of Escherichia coli EPEC 2348/69	8
Antifouling properties of amphiphilic poly(3-hydroxyalkanoate): an environmentally-friendly coating	8
Antimicrobial effects of a pulsed electromagnetic field: an in vitro polymicrobial periodontal subgingival biofilm model	8
Variability in in vitro biofilm production and antimicrobial sensitivity pattern among Pasteurella multocida strains	8
Marine biofouling and the role of biocidal coatings in balancing environmental impacts	8
Destruction of Pseudomonas aeruginosa pre-formed biofilms by cationic polymer micelles bearing silver nanoparticles	7
Exogenous fungal quorum sensing molecules inhibit planktonic cell growth and modulate filamentation and biofilm formation in the Sporothrix schenckii complex	7
Natural polyketide 6-pentyl-2H-pyrone-2-one and its synthetic analogues efficiently prevent marine biofouling	7
Cytotoxicity and effects of curcumin and cinnamaldehyde hybrids on biofilms of oral pathogens	7
Exploring the functionalization of Ti-6Al-4V alloy with the novel antimicrobial peptide JIChis-2 via plasma polymerization	7
The role of marinas in the establishment and spread of non-indigenous species in Baltic Sea fouling communities	7
Effect of sodium hexametaphosphate and fluoride on dual-species biofilms of Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans	7
Degradable hyaluronic acid/chitosan polyelectrolyte multilayers with marine fouling-release properties	7
Effect of arginine on microorganisms involved in dental caries: a systematic literature review of in vitro studies	7
New developments in anti-biofilm intervention towards effective management of orthopedic device related infections (ODRI’s)	7
Development of a herbal mouthwash containing a mixture of essential oils and plant extracts andin vitrotesting of its antimicrobial efficiency against the planktonic and biofilm-enclosed cariog	7
Autophagy regulation of ATG13 and ATG27 on biofilm formation and antifungal resistance in Candida albicans	6
Response surface modeling integrated microtiter plate assay for Mycobacterium fortuitum biofilm quantification	6
Grooming of fouling-release coatings to control marine fouling and determining how grooming affects the surface	6

In vitro polymicrobial inter-kingdom three-species biofilm model: influence of hyphae on biofilm formation and bacterial physiology	6
Mini-review: from in vitro to ex vivo studies: an overview of alternative methods for the study of medical biofilms	6
Conditioning of metal surfaces enhances Shewanella chilikensis adhesion	6
Surface modification of polystyrene Petri dishes by plasma polymerized 4,7,10-trioxa-1,13-tridecanediamine for enhanced culturing and migration of bovine aortic endothelial cells	6
The impact of ascidian biofouling on the farmed Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis physiology and welfare, revealed by stress biomarkers	6
Interaction of the surface bound antimicrobial peptides melimine and Mel4 with Staphylococcus aureus	5
Design and assessment of novel synthetic peptides to inhibit quorum sensing-dependent biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa	5
Effect of paeonol against bacterial growth, biofilm formation and dispersal ofStaphylococcus aureusandListeria monocytogenes in vitro	5
Drag production mechanisms of filamentous biofilms	5
Anti-adhesion and antibiofilm activities of Lavandula mairei humbert essential oil against Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from hospital intensive care units	5
Inner surface modification of ureteral stent polyurethane tubes based by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition to reduce encrustation and biofilm formation	5
Charge effect of water-soluble porphyrin derivatives as a prototype to fight infections caused by Acinetobacter baumannii by aPDT approaches	5
Biofilm inhibition and antifouling evaluation of sol-gel coated silicone implants with prolonged release of eugenol against Pseudomonas aeruginosa	5
Plasma-initiated graft polymerization of carbon nanoparticles as nano-based drug delivery systems	5
Mucoadhesive controlled-release formulations containing morin for the control of oral biofilms	5
Paeonol assists fluconazole and amphotericin B to inhibit virulence factors and pathogenicity of Candida albicans	5
Biofouling detection methods that are widely applicable and useful across disciplines: a mini-review	5
Effects of the green tea catechin epigallocatechin-3-gallate on Streptococcus mutans planktonic cultures and biofilms: systematic literature review of in vitro studies	5
PDMS networks meet barnacles: a complex and often toxic relationship	5
Biofouling occlusion of ships’ internal seawater systems: operational, economic, and biosecurity consequences	5
Identification of bacterial biofilms on desalination reverse osmosis membranes from the mediterranean sea	5
Mechano-chemical coupling of irrigation enhances endodontic biofilm debridement	5
In vivo antifungal activities of farnesol combined with antifungal drugs against murine oral mucosal candidiasis	4
Hurdle technology based on the use of microencapsulated pepsin, trypsin and carvacrol to eradicate Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus faecalis biofilms	4
Effects of nano-sized sodium hexametaphosphate on the viability, metabolism, matrix composition, and structure of dual-species biofilms of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans	4
Anti-biofouling properties of poly(dimethyl siloxane) with RAFT photopolymerized acrylate/methacrylate surface grafts against model marine organisms	4
Diphenyl diselenide suppresses key virulence factors of Candida krusei, a neglected fungal pathogen	4
Biofouling of reverse osmosis membranes: assessment by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and microscopic imaging	4
Genes and SNPs in the pathway of immune response and caries risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Probing the correlation between corrosion resistance and biofouling of thermally sprayed metallic substrata in the field	4
Inhibition of heterotrophic bacterial biofilm in the soil ferrosphere by Streptomyces spp. and Bacillus velezensis	4
Interaction of lytic phage T1245 with antibiotics for enhancement of antibacterial and anti-biofilm efficacy against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii	4
Inhibitory effect of proteinase K against dermatophyte biofilms: an alternative for increasing the antifungal effects of terbinafine and griseofulvin	4
Anti-biofouling efficacy of three home and personal care product preservatives: Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm inhibition and prevention	4
Microbial composition of a hydropower cooling water system reveals thermophilic bacteria with a possible role in primary biofilm formation	4
Bacteriophages as tools for biofilm biocontrol in different fields	4
Effectiveness of hydrogen peroxide treatments in preventing biofilm clogging in drip irrigation systems applying treated wastewater	4
Microbiological evaluation of an experimental denture cleanser containing essential oil of Lippia sidoides	4
Phenolic extract of Eugenia uniflora L. and furanone reduce biofilm formation by Serratia liquefaciens and increase its susceptibility to antimicrobials	4
Durable siloxane-polyurethane coatings for mitigating freshwater mussel fouling	4
Endowing antifouling properties on metal substrata by creating an artificial barrier layer based on scalable metal oxide nanostructures	4
In vitroeffect of farnesol on planktonic cells and dual biofilm formed byCandida albicansandEscherichia coli	4
Biofouling control of membrane distillation for seawater desalination: Effect of air-backwash and chemical cleaning on biofouling formation	3
Prodigiosin as an antibiofilm agent against multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus	3
Cold plasma assisted deposition of organosilicon coatings on stainless steel for prevention of adhesion of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis	3
Influence of abiotic conditions on the biofouling formation of flagellated microalgae culture	3
An antimicrobial metabolite n- hexadecenoic acid from marine sponge-associated bacteria Bacillus subtilis effectively inhibited biofilm forming multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa	3
Aquatic pathogens and biofouling: pilot study of ostreid herpesvirus 1 translocation by bivalves	3
A method for studying lipid adsorption to silicone hydrogel contact lenses	3
A rapid benchtop method to assess biofilm on marine fouling control coatings	3
Anti-biofilm and bacteriostatic effects of three flavonoid compounds on Streptococcus mutans	3
Screening of natural compounds identifies ferutinin as an antibacterial and anti-biofilm compound	3
Do the progression of experimentally induced gingivitis and peri-implant mucositis present common features? A systematic review of clinical human studies	3
Microbiologically influenced corrosion on naval carbon steel inside the hull of tugboats: a case study of prevention and control	3
The journey of hull-fouling mobile invaders: basibionts and boldness mediate dislodgement risk during transit	3
Preparation and evaluation of polyphenol derivatives as potent antifouling agents: addition of a side chain affects the biological activity of polyphenols	3
Development of a multispecies periodontal biofilm model within a stirred bioreactor	3
Bioaugmentation of the green alga to enhance biogas production in an anaerobic hollow-fiber membrane bioreactor	3
Cerium oxide thin films: synthesis, characterization, photocatalytic activity and influence on microbial growth	3
Equivalent effect of extracellular proteins and polysaccharides on biofilm formation by clinical isolates of Staphylococcus lugdunensis	3
In silico analysis revealing CsrA roles in motility-sessility switching and tuning VBNC cells in Vibrio parahaemolyticus	3
Initiation and progression of Early-Stage microbial-driven membrane fouling in membrane bioreactors: a review	3
Enhanced removal of antibiotics using Eichhornia crassipes root biomass in an aerobic hollow-fiber membrane bioreactor	3
CFD-based prediction of initial microalgal adhesion to solid surfaces using force balances	3
Comparative analysis of two isocyanate-free urethane-based gels for antifouling applications	3
Predicting tubular heat exchanger efficiency reduction caused by marine biofilm adhesion using CFD simulations	3
Characterization of polymicrobial biofilms obtained from saliva or carious lesions in dentin	3
Synergistic antimicrobial combination of carvacrol and thymol impairs single and mixed-species biofilms of Candida albicans and Staphylococcus epidermidis	3
Effect of water aging on the anti-biofilm properties of glass ionomer cement containing fluoro-zinc-silicate fillers	3
A spatio-temporal analysis of marine diatom communities associated with pristine and aged plastics	3
Assessment of biogrowth assemblages with depth in a seawater intake system of a coastal power station	3
Outer membrane vesicles induce the mussel plantigrade settlement via regulation of c-di-GMP	3
Effects of phosphate and silicate on stiffness and viscoelasticity of mature biofilms developed with simulated drinking water	3
The effect of different carbon sources on biofouling in membrane fouling simulators: microbial community and implications	3
Lactobacillus casei reduces the extracellular matrix components of fluconazole-susceptible Candida albicans biofilms	3
(PhSe)₂ and (pCl-PhSe)₂ organochalcogen compounds inhibit Candida albicans adhesion to human endocervical (HeLa) cells and show anti-biofilm activities	3
Enhancement of chlorhexidine activity against planktonic and biofilm forms of oral streptococci by two Croton spp. essential oils from the Caatinga biome	3